Man ends brother’s life over ‘high electricity bill’
According to a private news channel, a tragic incident occurred in Gujranwala where a man allegedly killed his younger brother over a dispute related to a high electricity bill. The police have taken the accused into custody and have begun investigating the case. According to the authorities, the confrontation escalated
These electricity consumers are paying only Rs 3 per unit
The Azad Kashmir government has implemented a new electricity tariff, now billing consumers at Rs3 per unit. The new tariff follows violent protests and a subsequent agreement between the government and the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The Kashmir government has honored its commitment to affordable electricity by
Electricity prices reach all-time high under PML-N government
In Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s first month in office, the average electricity cost per unit in Pakistan surged to a record Rs42.59. According to Power Division documents, March 2024 saw the highest electricity rates ever paid by citizens in the country. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) received a
Electricity rates increased for all consumer categories
The federal government has decided to raise electricity prices for commercial, agricultural, and large consumers. Commercial users will see an increase of Rs 8.04 per unit, making the new rate Rs 77.15 per unit starting in July. Agricultural consumers will experience a Rs 6.62 per unit rise, resulting in a
Electricity tariff expected to rise by Rs7 per unit in July
Pakistan has notified the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of a potential increase in the average electricity tariff by Rs. 5 to Rs. 7 per unit in July, owing to annual adjustments. Despite multiple price hikes, the country is expected to miss its circular debt reduction target. During ongoing discussions about
